1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Toyota | Mini |
Model | Corolla | Cooper |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2467 mm |